John Wayne on Blu-ray

[CinemaScope]

I'd happily take a great looking Alamo in the shorter version, that's the version that did the rounds in England & that's what I saw at the cinema (twice)...but will that ever happen?

[quickdraw]

Still no love for Donovan's Reef

[Benno123]

Originally Posted by quickdraw

Still no love for Donovan's Reef

I am waiting for a cleaned up release on bluray ...

[G. Costanz]

Finally got around to watching the Olive Signature edition of The Quiet Man. A great improvement over the old blu-ray.

Originally Posted by quickdraw

Still no love for Donovan's Reef

Donovan's Reef is one of only 2-3 John Wayne films that I never bought on DVD. It was on TV recently and it reminded me that I'd love a blu-ray of it though. May go ahead and pick up the DVD in the meantime.

[atfree]

Releases of John Wayne movies on Blu-ray at Father's Day has become an almost sure-thing. I cant remember the last time the middle of June didn't feature a couple of the Duke's films released on BD. Looks like none this year.....

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[MifuneFan]

Maybe a little later than Father's day, but WAC just announced two new Wayne films..The Sea Chase (1955), and Blood Alley (1955)

THE SEA CHASE (1955) (BD)
NEW 2017 1080p HD REMASTER
Run Time 117:00
Subtitles English SDH
DTS HD-Master Audio 2.0 Stereo - English
ORIGINAL ASPECT RATIO - 2.55:1, 16 X 9 LETTERBOX
COLOR
BD 50
Theatrical Trailer (HD)

German naval officer Karl Ehrlich loves his country but hates Hitler. Busted to the command of a lowly freighter docked in Australia as World War II erupts, Ehrlich must choose: be interned by the British or sail to Germany so his men can determine their own fates. On a foggy night, Ehrlich decides – and casts off!

John Wayne as Ehrlich and Lana Turner as a woman forced into Nazi espionage are a formidable romantic team in this harrowing adventure directed by John Farrow (Wake Island, Hondo). Through a relentless high-seas pursuit, Ehrlich drives his exhausted men (James Arness, Tab Hunter and others). The pursuing British have the navy that rules the waves. The freighter Ergenstrasse has the Duke. Any action fan knows that’s an even – and exciting – match!

BLOOD ALLEY (1955)
NEW 2017 1080p HD REMASTER
Run Time 115:00
Subtitles English SDH
DTS HD-Master Audio 2.0 Stereo - English
16 X 9 LETTERBOX, ORIGINAL ASPECT RATIO - 2.55:1
COLOR
BD 50
Special Features
Theatrical Trailer (HD); Two "Behind the Camera" Featurettes from the Warner Bros. Presents Tv Series; Newsreels

“Powder your nose, baby,” the craggy-voiced skipper bellows. “We’re coming into Hong Kong.” Getting there wasn’t easy for wily Merchant Marine Capt. Tom Wilder. But it’s exciting – and all an action fan might expect from a movie teaming legends John Wayne, Lauren Bacall and director William A. Wellman. Wilder braves dangerous waters and pursuing Red Chinese forces while steering a boatload of Chinese refugees and a doctor’s daughter (Bacall) along a 300-mile waterway to freedom’s shores. Wellman and his crew cram the CinemaScope frame with riches both scenic (Northern California locales authentically stand in for the Formosa Straits) and action-packed. This ship is under full steam. Destination: Blood Alley!

Credit to Akijama

[Early Memphis]

Meanwhile, the Japanese "Shootist" is remains about $40 with still no word on a US release (typed as I watch Tora! Tora! Tora!)

[MifuneFan]

Kino has just announced Legend of the Lost (1957), starring John Wayne, and Sophia Loren.

Originally Posted by MisterLime

Coming Soon on Blu-ray!

Legend of the Lost (1957) Starring John Wayne, Sophia Loren, Rossano Brazzi & Kurt Kasznar - Shot by Jack Cardiff (The Vikings) - Screenplay by Ben Hecht (The Indian Fighter), Robert Presnell, Jr. (Man in the Attic) - Directed by Henry Hathaway (23 Paces to Baker Street)

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[Gary_M44]

Hi. Just thought I'd point out that "The Long Voyage Home" is available on Blu-ray from Amazon France for about 20 Euros. The title is "Les Hommes de la Mer".

[jawsfan1975]

I really wish The Alamo would get a release!

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by Gary_M44

Hi. Just thought I'd point out that "The Long Voyage Home" is available on Blu-ray from Amazon France for about 20 Euros. The title is "Les Hommes de la Mer".

Thanks, it's been added

[rocknblues81]

The Shootist still hasn't been released. Unbelievable.

[Region_unlocked]

Any reason this guy isn't included MifuneFan?

It looks like garbage, but it technically is John Wayne on Blu-ray.

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by Region_unlocked

Any reason this guy isn't included MifuneFan?

It looks like garbage, but it technically is John Wayne on Blu-ray.

It was included for a long while, and I didn't even realize it wasn't there anymore. i can't recall if it was removed due to any complaints, or if I just got rid of it, due to it being just a bunch of SD content on a BD disc. I can put it back with a note though.

[Region_unlocked]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

It was included for a long while, and I didn't even realize it wasn't there anymore. i can't recall if it was removed due to any complaints, or if I just got rid of it, due to it being just a bunch of SD content on a BD disc. I can put it back with a note though.

Yeah, an inclusion with an asterisk warning about the quality seems fair.

[Early Memphis]

Originally Posted by rocknblues81

The Shootist still hasn't been released. Unbelievable.

Still only out in Japan (RF) [“down” to ￥ 3,082 ($35.03 shipped US on Amz.jp)]:

https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/...=AN1VRQENFRJN5

EDIT: Sorry, eBay lists copies from Germany [R: B] & Spain [RF] ...

https://www.ebay.com/sch/DVDs-Blu-ra...p2045573.m1684

Both of those are also available on Amz.de:

https://www.amazon.de/s?__mk_de_DE=%...=21YCH9XWQFQKP

[Iamspartacus]

What's the holdup on:

The Sons of Katie Elder?

Also, The Shootist?

[MifuneFan]

Good news for those that missed out on Twilight Time's release of Brannigan, Kino will be releasing it in December.

Originally Posted by MisterLime

We have one more coming out in December. A title we released this year on DVD.

Originally Posted by Brad1963

I'll say Brannigan.

Originally Posted by MisterLime

You sir get a cookie of your choice

[eddyw78]

Originally Posted by Early Memphis

Still only out in Japan (RF) [“down” to ￥ 3,082 ($35.03 shipped US on Amz.jp)]:

https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/...=AN1VRQENFRJN5

EDIT: Sorry, eBay lists copies from Germany [R: B] & Spain [RF] ...

https://www.ebay.com/sch/DVDs-Blu-ra...p2045573.m1684

Both of those are also available on Amz.de:

https://www.amazon.de/s?__mk_de_DE=%...=21YCH9XWQFQKP

Would be good to know what the quality of this German release is like as it is very reasonably priced. Thanks for the link.

[Duke_45]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Good news for those that missed out on Twilight Time's release of Brannigan, Kino will be releasing it in December.

I'll double dip on this, if Kino does a better job on the audio track, than TT did. And actually, the picture wasn't all that great of a transfer either. Hopefully kino can improve in both areas.